Financial Wellness Learning Center

Timing is everything. If you’re looking to save on your next grill, mattress, TV and so much more, we break it down month-by-month.

This guide will teach you what to expect as a first-time tenant so you can rent your first apartment with confidence.

Help make your home a safe digital haven by protecting networks, devices and online lives with these tips.

Cybercriminals never rest, especially during holidays. They take advantage of distractions and busy schedules, increasing their attempts to steal information and infect systems.

As technology continues to evolve, the tools and toys available to your children increase in number and capabilities. Here are tips on how to protect kids and home networks.

Too much, too expensive or the wrong kinds of debt can make life miserable.

Online payment systems like Zelle, Venmo and CashApp let you quickly and easily send money. Learn how to use these apps safely.

Learn about building a good credit record and the importance of an accurate credit report. It will help to ensure that credit will be there when you need it.

Kids learn best from their parents (or caregivers) and few things are more relevant to success than money “smarts”.

Merging finances as a couple can be overwhelming. We have some money management tips to make these decisions easier.

Use our interactive calculators to help determine payments, fees, returns and more when planning your finances.

Learn how to manage your money and avoid financial dangers.

A personal balance sheet is a way to measure financial progress. Download our handy guide to preparing your own.

Learn why overdraft fees occur and how to avoid them.

Looking to buy your first home? We'll walk you through the steps to buying your home and getting a mortgage.

You’ve probably heard of home loans or home equity lines of credit but aren’t sure when to use them or why they might be an option for you. We can fill you in.

They're not typos. Identity theft techniques now include the use of text (SMS) messages and voice mail. Threats from these new approaches are called “Smishing” for SMS fraud attempts and “Vishing” for voice mail fraud attempts.

If you own a small business or are part of a non-profit organization, you spend a lot of time and effort making sure the organization works well. But when scammers go after your organization, it can hurt your reputation and your bottom line. Learn the signs of scams that target businesses.

Many factors come into play when deciding whether to rent or buy a home. We can help you navigate the process.

You may have the terms APY and APR referring to bank accounts, loans or credit cards. It’s important to know what each of them means and how they affect you and your finances.

Creating a first financial plan is an essential step towards establishing a strong financial foundation.

Learn more about the responsibilities of caring for another person's finances.

Feeling stressed out? You’re not alone. In our daily lives, we experience many ups and downs. The roller coaster of emotions we experience has a real effect on our bodies and on our minds.

Having a financial cushion is one of the most important things you can do to feel financially secure. We have some ideas that may help.

There are several ways to build a savings account. Starting small may be the way to go.

The best way to get out of loan and credit card debt fast is to cut spending, start saving, and consolidate your loans.

Tracking your monthly spending, then making a plan to stay within that budget can be an overwhelming task for some people.

If all it took was an idea, everybody would be a business owner. Here are some tips on how to make a good idea a good source of revenue.

To help women in business finance their companies, here are some helpful resources and funding options available to female entrepreneurs in North Carolina.

More than 70% of Americans consider homeownership to be an important part of the American Dream but buying a home can be one of the most expensive, albeit rewarding, decisions you’ll ever make.

How safe are peer-to-peer (P2P) payment applications and how can you avoid being scammed? We explain the ins and outs here.

This article addresses two problem areas that are of particular concern to business owners and operators: old computers and software updates.

If you’re ready to buy a home, it’s important to understand homeowners insurance. These policies provide financial protection against damage, theft and personal injury, but there are some nuances to consider.

Starting a new business? Set yourself for success by avoiding some of these common pitfalls.

Many people try to buy a home backwards, a frustrating and unsatisfactory problem for all parties. Learn how to choose the right things to do first.